QAL Technician

Job description

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Nucor Steel South Carolina Location: Darlington, SC, United States Other Available Locations: N/A Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success.

Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve. Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions

We are seeking safety-focused, motivated, and detail-oriented teammates to join our QAL team. The QAL Technician is responsible for the safe setup, operation, monitoring, and routine maintenance of QAL equipment, as well as performing quality inspections and testing to ensure material meets established specifications and customer requirements. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This position requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, sound problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Safely set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot QAL production and testing equipment. Perform routine material inspections and quality testing, including straightness, chemical analysis, magnetism, length, and other applicable specifications.

Verify proper setup, functionality, and accuracy of testing equipment to ensure reliable results. Identify, communicate, and assist in resolving material quality concerns, nonconforming conditions, and equipment-related issues. Maintain accurate material identification, traceability, testing results, and quality documentation. Perform routine equipment inspections, maintenance activities, and housekeeping to support safe and reliable operations.

Utilize QMOS, QRM, equipment software, and other applicable systems to support production activities, monitor quality, and maintain accurate records. Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and other departments to support operational goals and resolve issues. Identify and contribute to opportunities for continuous improvement in safety, quality, equipment reliability, and operational performance.

Certification and Scheduling Requirements

The successful candidate will be expected to obtain UT and EC Level II certifications within established training and qualification timelines. The position requires flexibility to work rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and scheduled or unscheduled overtime, based on operational needs. Periodic travel for training, certification, or other business-related activities may also be required. Safety is an important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead and uphold safety practices, policies, procedures and housekeeping standards to make safety a priority at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with the operation, monitoring, or troubleshooting of production and/or analytical equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Current UT or EC Level II certification or previous experience with nondestructive testing (NDT). Experience with the setup, calibration, operation, or troubleshooting of analytical and quality testing equipment. Knowledge of rolling-induced defects, material characteristics, and steel quality requirements. Experience with QMOS, EBS, APEX, QRM, or other applicable production and quality management systems. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and experience with equipment troubleshooting or routine maintenance.

Experience with material inspection, quality documentation, traceability, or nonconforming material processes Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace